PSEE Verbal Reasoning 1

Question 1

Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning to 'ARDUOUS'?

Accepted Answer

Effortless

Answer

Arduous means requiring great effort, so its opposite is 'effortless,' meaning requiring little or no effort.

Question 2

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'The new policy was ____ by all department heads before implementation.'

Accepted Answer

sanctioned

Answer

Sanctioned means officially approved or permitted, which fits the context of a policy being approved before implementation.

Question 3

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

Neither the manager nor the staff was informed.

Answer

With 'neither...nor,' the verb agrees with the subject closer to it; 'staff' is collective and can take 'was,' making this the correct sentence.

Question 4

Read the passage: 'Efficiency in government service depends on clear communication among departments.' What is the main idea?

Accepted Answer

Interdepartmental communication drives government efficiency.

Answer

The passage directly states that clear communication among departments is key to government efficiency.

Question 5

Which word is a synonym for 'DILIGENT'?

Accepted Answer

Industrious

Answer

Diligent means showing steady, earnest effort, which is synonymous with industrious.

PSEE - Public Service Entrance Exam Practice Test